February, 2008
The next mission
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.02.08
Inga Clendinnen writes in the Age about her book True Stories. Quoted from the article: Although I am Australian and a historian, I discovered the history of indigenous Australia only a decade ago. The stimulus was an invitation from the...» Read More
Look Homeward, Angel
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.02.08
Article in the New York Review of Books by J.M. Coetzee about Lost Paradise, a new novel by Cees Nooteboom, translated from the Dutch by Susan Massotty. The novel is heavily concerned with Aboriginal art....» Read More
Investing In Aboriginal Art
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.02.08
When investing in Aboriginal art or artefact's it is sometimes hard to find a good investment, with many of the more popular artists’ works out of the reach, financially, of the small to medium investor. If you invest in a...» Read More
Sand Dune Country by Maureen Hudson Nampijinpa
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 16.02.08
Australian Aboriginal art at Charles Darwin University
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.02.08
A Flickr post about Australian Aboriginal art outside the School of Australian Indigenous Knowledge Systems at Charles Darwin University....» Read More
'Dingo' art film go-ahead
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.02.08
A new film about forgery in the Aboriginal Art world will begin filming shortly. Quoted from the article: A new film about forgery in the Aboriginal art world will begin shooting in central WA after the project got the green...» Read More
Artists of Nyirripi and Yuendumu
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.02.08
The first exhibition in Western Australia of the exuberant new paintings from the Warlpiri community of Nyirripi, 160 kms west of Yuendumu. Amongst the newly exhibiting artists, significant works are presented by senior artists Mickey Singleton, Margaret Brown and Paddy...» Read More
Titjikala Artists
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 15.02.08
New works from Titjikala community, 120 kms south of Alice Springs. Known for its lively and niave style in painting and sculpture, the community is currently struggling to come to terms with recent changes to government policy and the role...» Read More
Aboriginal art film gets approval from traditional owners
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.02.08
Dingo Dreaming began pre-production today after more than two years of discussions with the Wongi People of Wiluna in remote WA, regional businesses and private investors. Written by W. John Hackwell, Dingo Dreaming stars American actor Charles Matthau, son of...» Read More
Aboriginal art on Vox
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 14.02.08
Some examples of Australian Aboriginal art on Vox....» Read More
Emily Ngarnal Evans Balibal Country
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 13.02.08
Alcaston Gallery is excited to be presenting the first solo exhibition of recent paintings by Emily Ngarnal Evans in association with Mornington Island Arts and Craft, Mornington Island,Queensland from 5 February - 1 March 2008. Born in 1975, Emily lives...» Read More
Milingimbi Artists featuring Lilly Roy
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 13.02.08
Alcaston Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition of works from Milingimbi Arts, featuring recent fibre works, morning star poles, carvings and bark paintings. The exhibition Milingimbi Artists featuring Lilly Roy is presented in conjunction with Milingimbi Art and Culture...» Read More
Stolen Generation - a small tribute to John Moriarty
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 13.02.08
A very interesting post about John Moriarty. Quoted from the article: But now I want to make my little tribute to a member of the stolen generation. John Moriarty was picked in 1960 to represent Australia in football. The first...» Read More
ACGA joins Australian parliament in saying sorry
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 13.02.08
The Australian Commercial Galleries Association (ACGA) strongly supports and endorses the apology to the stolen generations given in the Australian Parliament today. Today is an historic day for Australia’s Indigenous and non-indigenous alike. Saying sorry is a vital step in...» Read More
The Manifest Dream
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 11.02.08
California Institute of Integral Studies "The Manifest Dream." Contemporary Australian aboriginal paintings. Ends Wed. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 1453 Mission St. (415) 575-6100. www.ciis.edu. SF January 14–March 5 Spirit in the Arts Event: The Manifest Dream,...» Read More
